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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.80, 1,196.07 and 623.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.80, 1,196.07 and 623.95 is: 935.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.80 : 1,196.07 = 623.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.80/1,196.07 = 623.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.80x = 1,196.07 × 623.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.80x = 746,289.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,289.27/797.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.43

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